Josephine Perry
Dr Josephine Perry is a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist whose purpose is to help people discover the metrics which matter most to them so they are able to accomplish more than they had previously believed possible. She integrates expertise in sport psychology and communications to support athletes, stage performers and business leaders to develop the approaches, mental skills and strategies which will help them achieve their ambitions. Josephine has written five books including Performing Under Pressure, The 10 Pillars of Success and I Can: The Teenage Athlete’s Guide to Mental Fitness. For Cycling Weekly she tends to write about the psychological side of training and racing and how to manage mental health issues which may prevent brilliant performance. At last count she owned eight bikes and so is a passionate advocate of the idea that the ideal number of bikes to own is N+1.
Latest articles by Josephine Perry
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What can cyclists learn from other sports?
Even for those who seem to have reached the pinnacle of cycling, applying principles from other sports can keep progress in motion
By Josephine Perry Published
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Win at all costs: who pays the price?
With British Cycling under pressure over accusations of bullying, sexism and sharp practice, is it time to reassess the way we treat the stars of tomorrow and strive to create a less ruthless sporting culture?
By Josephine Perry Published
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Macho or masochistic? At what point does proving your toughness get too much?
Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry takes aim at cycling's macho myths
By Josephine Perry Published